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918 Shields Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 Property Records

Lake County property record for 918 Shields Ave, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,005 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.182 acres (7,919 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$99,500 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$5,023 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Transfer
Jan 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-09-401-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-09-401-022

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,005 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,005 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,919 sqft (0.182 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area120 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address918 SHIELDS AVE
CityWINTHROP HARBOR
StateIL
Zip60096-1579
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSHIELD S SUB. LOT 5
Legal SubdivisionSHIELD S SUB.
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract860104

Owner

918 Shields Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2020.

Source: Lake County records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address531 BROWN ST, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1261
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 21, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20187478984
Last Transfer DateNov 11, 2020
Transfer Doc0007743863
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 28, 2021
Property Address918 SHIELDS AVE, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096-1579
Document Number0007743863
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Instrument7743863
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address531 BROWN ST WAUCONDA IL 600841261, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1261

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateJan 21, 2021
Property Address918 SHIELDS AVE, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096-1579
Document Number0007741221
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Instrument7741221
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address531 BROWN ST WAUCONDA IL 600841261, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1261

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLAKE IL
Recording DateApr 25, 2018
Property Address918 SHIELDS AVE, WINTHROP HARBOR, IL 60096-1579
Document Number0007478984
Instrument DateMar 28, 2018
Instrument7478984
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$149.25
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address531 BROWN ST WAUCONDA IL 600841261, WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1261

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLake County
County SubdivisionBenton Township
MunicipalityWinthrop Harbor Village
Elementary School DistrictWinthrop Harbor School District 1 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictZion-Benton Township High School District 126 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$54,672 (+9.6%) Land $7,103 Building $47,569$164,032 (+9.6%) Land $21,311 Building $142,721
2024$5,023.00 (+9.27%)$49,883 (+16.3%) Land $6,481 Building $43,402$149,664 (+16.3%) Land $19,445 Building $130,219
2023$4,597.00 (+37.31%)$42,891 (+5.23%) Land $6,256 Building $36,635$128,686 (+5.23%) Land $18,770 Building $109,916
2022$3,348.00$40,759 Land $6,110 Building $34,649$122,289 Land $18,332 Building $103,957

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 918 Shields Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1986)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 918 Shields Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWINTHROP HARBOR
serves 6,565 people · EPA ID IL0971950
Water SourcePurchased surface water from LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting16
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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